'Non-stranger sexual assault' reported at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley released a vague notification about the incident Tuesday afternoon.
Campus authorities are advising the community about a "non-stranger sexual assault" that took place on the UC Berkeley campus Saturday.
Unnamed "campus officials" released a vague notification about the incident Tuesday just after 3:50 p.m. via Cal's Safety App.
"On November 1st, a non-stranger sexual assault occurred in an on-campus residence hall. The incident was later reported to campus officials. Due to the nature of these cases, the university is unable to provide further details at this time."
The alert did not include the time or location of the incident, or anything about the nature of the sex crime report.
Shortly after publication, the University of California Police Department said the report had been made to a campus authority other than police, which explained the lack of details at this time.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
According to CrimeMapping, a repository of local police data, UCPD has received only one other sex crime report in its jurisdiction in the past six months.
It happened in May at University Village in Albany.
According to court files, no one has been charged in that case.
Editor's Note: This story was updated after publication to clarify who sent the alert and why more details are not currently available.
Sexual violence support resources (UC community)
- PATH to Care Center confidential care advocate: 510-642-1988
- UHS nurse advice line (students only): 510-643-7197 (24/7)
- Urgent same-day counseling (students only): 855-817-5667
- Gender Equity Resource Center: 510-643-5727
- Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (Title IX)
Sexual violence support resources (broader community)
- Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team (SARRT): 510-534-9290 (24/7)
- BRAVE Bay Area: 510-800-4247 (24/7)
- RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline
- Get help via online chat or WhatsApp
- Get help via text: Text HOPE to 64673
- Call the telephone hotline: 800-656-4673
- Learn more about RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
For more information on sexual violence prevention and resources, UCPD directs members of the campus community to its survivor support website.
